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DRAWBRIDGE WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR

DrawBridge, a free expressive arts program for children at community centers, shelters and affordable housing sites across the Bay Area, announced that Evelisa Genova has joined the organization as its…

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YOUTH IN ARTS AWARDED STATE GRANT

The California Arts Council announced a grant award of $36,479 to Youth in Arts as part of its Creative Youth Development and Arts and Cultural Organizations General Operating Support programs…


SAN RAFAEL ROTARY ADOPTS PARKLET

Rotary Club of San Rafael has adopted Lauren Place, a parklet off Fourth Street in San Rafael, by refreshing it with updated hardscape and landscaping thanks to founding Giving Marin…


SHOP TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Ross Stores Inc. is again partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs from now through March 2. Customers can donate at checkout to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin through…


POINT REYES FARMERS MARKET SEEKS GROWERS

The Point Reyes Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2025 season. The market is looking for local farmers, food artisans and makers to join the vibrant community market….


NONPROFITS COMBINE EFFORTS FOR UGANDA

The Melissa Prandi Children Foundation and the North Bay Children’s Center have partnered with The Global Uplift Project to help ensure food security to thousands of children in the east…


500 MARIN STUDENTS GET LOUD FOR POETRY

More than 500 Marin County high school students participated in Poetry Out Loud, a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials…


FUR SEAL NAMED 2024 PATIENT OF THE YEAR

The Marine Mammal Center has announced its 2024 patient of the year. A Guadalupe fur seal, which the center named Sloopy, was stranded in a harbor looking skinny and exhausted….


GIVING MARIN WELCOMES BAY AREA BLUESTONE

Giving Marin Community Partnership is welcoming 2025 with an additional community-minded underwriter. Bay Area Bluestone, based in San Rafael, has joined as a Sponsor. Specializing in Pennsylvania (Connecticut) Bluestone since…


SAFETY NET SUPPORTS PETS, OWNERS

Marin Humane held its first free community clinic of the year Feb. 2 through its Pet Safety Net program. The program provides help with veterinary care, vaccinations, nutritious food and…